Articles tagged "NFL Week 16"

Outwit the Wise Guys With These NFL Week 16 Mental Mismatches

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 20, 2014

The Week 16 slate is littered with Mental Mismatches according to our Intelligence Index – those games when a smart team plays a dumb team. These Mental Mismatches provide a consistently reliable way to outwit the NFL betting marketplace.

Week 16 in Review: History Of Late-Season Success

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 26, 2013

We recaptured the spirit of late-seasons past with an 11-5 performance SU and ATS for our Real and Spectacular picks, highlighted by underdog New England's outright road win at Baltimore. We are 69-32 (.683) ATS from Week 16 through the Super Bowl since 2011.

The Curse of Doug Flutie, unleashed in 1999 by current Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips, is a force so powerful it crosses the boundaries that separate religion and science. Just ask dispirited fans of the Bills, Falcons, Cowboys and, yes, the league-worst Houston Texans.

Eagles Blowout Bears, 54-11; Face Winner-Take-All Battle With Dallas

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 23, 2013

The Philadelphia Eagles were embarrassed by the Vikings last week. They responded this week with a 54-11 blowout of the Chicago Bears, one of the most prolific offensive games in franchise history. What does this mean for their winner-take-all Week 17 game in Dallas?

King of Props Offers One More Gift Before Christmas

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 23, 2013

After the penultimate Sunday of the 2013 regular season, the King of Props is 42-22-1 (.656). He looks to tie a bow on another winning week with tonight's play.

Detroit Lions Suffer From Institutional Futility

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 22, 2013

Jim Schwartz and the Cowardly Lions tucked their tales on Sunday at a moment when the organization needed bold leadership. The Lions were odds-on favorites to win the NFC North at mid-season. But in typical fashion, they collapsed down the stretch and will miss the playoffs.

Peyton Manning Record 51 TD Passes Adds Another Chapter To Legacy

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 22, 2013

Peyton Manning passed for four touchdowns Sunday afternoon in Denver's 37-13 win over the hapless Houston Texans to give him a record 51 on the season, adding another layer of legend to his legacy. Most impressive? The record-setting 2013 season is not even his greatest.

'Tis the Season and the King of Props Continues to Deliver

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 22, 2013

The "King of Props" hasn't done worse than 1-1 on any Sunday in 2013. He looks to build on his season record of 41-21-1 (.661) with a pair of plays today.

Week 16 Trifecta: Contending Cowboys Try Overwhelm Redskins

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 22, 2013

Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys head to Washington to battle the elements and the Redskins on a rainy day in D.C. The Trifecta says the weather won't be enough to slow down the Cowboys, who desperately need a win, against the porous Washington defense.

Philadelphia Eagles Bandwagon Picks Up Steam

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 19, 2013

The Eagles are Super Bowl long shots in 2013, but they have been a pretty good bet this year, and they should be heavy division favorites in 2014. Oddsmaking analyst Mike Wilkening breaks down Philly's prospects this year and their favorable outlook next year.